lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
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From: delaware
RE: lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
please keep us posted on how you make out . i'm doing a three day ride in a couple of weeks so i will wait until after that before
i make any purchases
i make any purchases
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From: Harley Home
RE: lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
My dealer used the "hardware" for lowering my Fatboy. You may get a better ride with shocks but if you look at my bike it was never meant to be comfortable.
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RE: lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
A couple different ways to look at it.
If you buy a 'kit' like progressive/ness/etc you have to take the shocks apart to put it on. either special tools or hydraulic press or you pay the dealer to do it. We make the Burnout kit that does not require the shock to be taken apart. Easy to install, no special tools. The only downside to our kit is that it automatically lowers the bike 1/2", then down to 2 1/4.
If you buy shocks, you get what you pay for!
After working in the industry for over 17 years-9 of them at Progressive, believe me that when you see a cheap price on shocks-stay away!
If you are going to buy shocks-Progressive or Works.
If you buy a 'kit' like progressive/ness/etc you have to take the shocks apart to put it on. either special tools or hydraulic press or you pay the dealer to do it. We make the Burnout kit that does not require the shock to be taken apart. Easy to install, no special tools. The only downside to our kit is that it automatically lowers the bike 1/2", then down to 2 1/4.
If you buy shocks, you get what you pay for!
After working in the industry for over 17 years-9 of them at Progressive, believe me that when you see a cheap price on shocks-stay away!
If you are going to buy shocks-Progressive or Works.
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From: Florida
RE: lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
I have the Burnout kit but I haven't have time to install it. Looks pretty easy to me...it's easier than installing the lowering bolts (I have the progressive lowering bolts too) that require to disassemble the shocks. Hope to install it within the next couple of weeks.
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RE: lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
The Burnout kit looks good: http://www.burnoutcycles.com
I went with the Progressive⢠Kit because I know the brand and they have always been good. Also Progressive came well recommended. I got the kit for a good price from the same guys I bought my seat from, got it for $74 shipped on ebay from American Classic Motors... see link: Progressive Lowering Kit
Had I've known that Burnoutcycles was started by guys from Progressive maybe I would have gone that route.
I went with the Progressive⢠Kit because I know the brand and they have always been good. Also Progressive came well recommended. I got the kit for a good price from the same guys I bought my seat from, got it for $74 shipped on ebay from American Classic Motors... see link: Progressive Lowering Kit
Had I've known that Burnoutcycles was started by guys from Progressive maybe I would have gone that route.
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RE: lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
Just my 2c's worth, I used the Ness kit which gives a firm solo ride about 2.5" - 3" lower but I got fisted at the stealership for the hydraulic press labour[sm=boohoo.gif], sorry labor, my American cousins! Undoubtedly the shock route is better, but it depends on the depth of your pockets, good luck!
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RE: lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
I went with the Harley basic extenders and have been very happy with them. They are a snap to adjust and lower the rear about 2 inches. Once lowered though, it is a pain in the *** to get the bike back on the lift and be careful when using the side stand as the bike won't lean as far over to the left which makes it prone to being knocked over.
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RE: lowering shocks vs lowering hardware?
The labor to install the 'other' kits is what gets you. If you have a press yourself it's not a big deal really. That is where our kit came from. Wait till you see the next one we're working on.
A few important points mentioned when lowering, definetely watch where you park, the last thing you want is your bike taking a digger. Because it is lower it is much harder to get your lift under it as well.
Another thing, important to some, "American Made" our kits are made here in the US.
Unfortunately, most other kits are not made here anymore.
Regardless of what kit you use, lets face it they all have the same end results, just make sure it is properly/safely installed.
A few important points mentioned when lowering, definetely watch where you park, the last thing you want is your bike taking a digger. Because it is lower it is much harder to get your lift under it as well.
Another thing, important to some, "American Made" our kits are made here in the US.
Unfortunately, most other kits are not made here anymore.
Regardless of what kit you use, lets face it they all have the same end results, just make sure it is properly/safely installed.